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Need suggestions for a new bread machine

My old GE 2lb horizontal loaf bread machine finally bit the dust after almost a decade of service. Let’s have a moment of silence, shall we? :o) It was a true workhorse in the kitchen, and the heat-resistant o-rings finally disintegrated out of the bottom. I have searched all over for a replacement and am about at my wit’s end. I need your help!

I’m asking for your suggestions for a new bread machine. I did buy a Breadman Ultimate and will be returning it shortly. Maybe I’m spoiled from using the GE, but this Breadman is very poorly made. The pan will not stay seated in the clips unless you stand over it and keep pushing it back down (and yes, I’ve tried bending the clips, tried putting the pan in differently, etc. – it does no good). I am not an expert, but I am a seasoned cook and baker, and am familiar with bread machines. This machine bakes the bread very well, it just knocks the cheap pan around way too much during the kneading. Even hubby is complaining about the racket it makes. I’m not keeping it.

Suggestions on a different brand? I will not purchase another Breadman again, and GE no longer makes bread machines. I have read that the Zojirushi is an excellent brand, but the thing is expensive. I don’t buy store bread, so I know I’ll save a bundle in the long run, but would appreciate hearing some input from others.

Help! :o)

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It’s not cheap, but look at the Zojirushi. About $200. Makes the horizontal loaf. Highly rated. Makes jam as well. (I know: Why? That was my thought. But it turns out wonderfully w/ no trouble cleaning up.)

Thank you so much! I actually wound up buying a Zojirushi – it should be here tomorrow. I cringed at the price, but decided if it’s built better than the Breadman I returned (plus what I’ll save in not buying store bread) – it’s worth it.

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